News Disney Riviera Resort announced

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Comparing it to that isn't so bad, visually. I mean, that's a pretty decent looking pool area.

Correct...but they don’t price anywhere near disney in the aggregate.

I have no problem with Hilton’s, Hyatt’s and Marriotts...

But would you pay Polynesian rates for them?

That’s where we are and where they are gonna continue to move this

 

[Missing20K]

"Asking for a friend" has to be one of the more obnoxious phrases out there. That said, that is different, from my experience, to be sure. But those rooms are also more affordable than anything you'd find at a high-end riviera resort, so there are trade-offs that I think make sense for a hotel in a theme park.

And that's not what I was referring to. I was referring to comments that it looks like a Four Seasons or the like in decor.

I was just having a bit of fun. Meant not harm. Apologies.

But for your other point, the rooms look like some of the more contemporary and modern Riviera resort rooms, perhaps. And furniture and fixtures are very much a part of the "look" of a room.

But they don't look like much either.

I was hoping for this aesthetic. Tiara Miramar, $399 a night. Cote d'Azure

 

[doctornick]

I saw that too. Probably Dumbo themed if I had to guess?

Well, it's the children's water area/splash pad, so Dumbo I guess might make sense. Though they would have other options that would fit more with France/Italy (why not Pinocchio themed?)

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I was just having a bit of fun. Meant not harm. Apologies.

But for your other point, the rooms look like some of the more contemporary and modern Riviera resort rooms, perhaps. And furniture and fixtures are very much a part of the "look" of a room.

But they don't look much either.

I was hoping for this aesthetic. Tiara Miramar, $399 a night. Cote d'Azure

Ah -- gotcha' and no harm done. Perhaps my lack of coffee today has messed with my radar for such things -- apologies back. :-D

I see what you're saying... just a personal taste thing. I prefer the more modern aesthetic, but I agree that the pic you posted does have a certain charm. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't expecting that from Disney... ...

 

[Missing20K]

Ah -- gotcha' and no harm done. Perhaps my lack of coffee today has messed with my radar for such things -- apologies back. :-D

I see what you're saying... just a personal taste thing. I prefer the more modern aesthetic, but I agree that the pic you posted does have a certain charm. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't expecting that from Disney... ...

I do tend to lay it on thick.

Unfortunately, we (collectively) used to be able to expect "more" from Disney. At least I think so. Personal tastes be darned.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Looking at the pool... why an elephant?

Well, it's the children's water area/splash pad, so Dumbo I guess might make sense. Though they would have other options that would fit more with France/Italy (why not Pinocchio themed?)

I think I see an ostrich at a corner and a hippo at another. So, it seems this is a Fantasia-based splash pad. The elephant's trunk fills up the tipping urn.

 

[flyerjab]

I think I see an ostrich at a corner and a hippo at another. So, it seems this is a Fantasia-based splash pad. The elephant's trunk fills up the tipping urn.

In the larger write-up on the DVC website, it states that the children's splash area is Fantasia based.

 

[MisterPenguin]

From the Disney DVC site for Riviera...

Your own washer and dryer—so you can pack lightly and avoid airline baggage fees ​

LOL. People that can afford a luxury accommodation of over $5000 for a week want to scrimp and save on $20 baggage fees.

 

[nickys]

Well, it's the children's water area/splash pad, so Dumbo I guess might make sense. Though they would have other options that would fit more with France/Italy (why not Pinocchio themed?)

The splash area is going to have a Fantasia theme, with character features from the movie.

Also the resort is themed with classic Disney characters, can’t wait to see which ones will be at the breakfast to be honest. Maybe the Aristocats will be back!

 

[MisterPenguin]

As long as you take out the trash each week.

Darn. I promised the judge I wouldn't be a bag man anymore.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I was just having a bit of fun. Meant not harm. Apologies.

But for your other point, the rooms look like some of the more contemporary and modern Riviera resort rooms, perhaps. And furniture and fixtures are very much a part of the "look" of a room.

But they don't look much either.

I was hoping for this aesthetic. Tiara Miramar, $399 a night. Cote d'Azure

“Asking for a friend”!is a light hearted way of pointing out inconsistencies or semi-obvious errors.

It is far more thoughtful than patronization while offering nothing of substance...which is done constantly on Disney forum sites.

Just to clarify

 

[twebber55]

Are you talking points?

It’s gonna be 20-30 a night for a studio...don’t Doubt it.

It’s on a moderate property but it’s now clear they have zero intention to price it as such.

quoting for posterity...
the 20-30 point a night maybe at Christmas but more around 16-17 a night most parts of the year

 

[Magenta Panther]

Well, if THAT isn't just a big ol' pile of meh.

Why can't we Yanks get a hotel like the one in Paris? That looks Disneyesque and magical?

 

[peter11435]

Well, if THAT isn't just a big ol' pile of meh.

Why can't we Yanks get a hotel like the one in Paris? That looks Disneyesque and magical?

Which hotel in Paris are you referring to?

 

[Nmoody1]

Well, if THAT isn't just a big ol' pile of meh.

Why can't we Yanks get a hotel like the one in Paris? That looks Disneyesque and magical?

If you saw the rooms inside you wouldn't want it!

 

[Andrew C]

Which hotel in Paris are you referring to?

the ugly one...or the uglier one?

 

[peter11435]

the ugly one...or the uglier one?

Lol

I wouldn’t say I consider any of them to be ugly. Some a little odd or gaudy.

I would say that pretty much every one has a superior counterpart at WDW.

 

[Andrew C]

Lol

I wouldn’t say I consider any of them to be ugly. Some a little odd or gaudy.

I would say that pretty much every one has a superior counterpart at WDW.

haha. I was just being silly.

 

[po1998]

Sometimes I forget this resort is DVC, I open the thread, and then realize I don't care about it at all. Not where it is located, what it looks like, how big it is, what they will have in terms of restaurants, etc...

I guess you can figure out I could not care less about anything DVC related.

 

[ChrisFL]

I wish it was a Monaco themed resort since it's right next to the French Riviera, then they could have a go-kart section themed to the Monaco Grand Prix.....then they could close the Tomorrowland Speedway and tell everyone to visit the Riviera resort.